I am ignoring this, and therefroe not formulating a response you would find appropriate - on the grounds of vagueness.

Technically, you aren’t ignoring it as you’ve decided to reply. If you were to truly ignore it you would not address it period. However, what you
are doing is failing to address the question and implying I would not find your response appropriate and contribute it to vagueness. What would lead
you to conclude that your response would be something I deem inadequate? Moreover, when one speaks of vagueness is it truly vagueness at play or ones
inability to process the information being presented? Would that mean you’re second guessing? This reminds me, we need to explore that a little
more.

In the post I previously responded to you opened with, “Initially, I thought I might have to do things differently here.” You then go on to state
what you usually do, give insight as to what has been suggested and openly wonder if your approach is the correct way to achieve your goals. So my
question to you is do you always second guess yourself or do you only do so when you lack the information required to make an assessment that will
help you achieve your goals? But what exactly is your goal? I’d say it’s one word--interpretation. However, I could be 100% incorrect, but the
world will still spin and perspectives will remain the same or change...depending on where you initially sit.

Edited to add: I don't think of you as a "Troll-King" as conditioning is something I'm not fond of. However, you would make Pavlov proud, I'm
sure of this. Want proof? The responses so far are all you need.

Though the prerequisite search also revealed the low threshold of Australian bicycling and theatrical forums for your eclectic disposition.

Notwithstanding the 'venus flytrap' penchant of this thread, I am sure their loss is our gain.

In short, I for one find you as amusing as you find us.

[edit on 1 Feb 2010 by schrodingers dog]

It is not only the way you speak to me, and the respect you bring to me with the information that you saught to learn more about me by referencing my
"proud" name - but is also the admirable name you yourself have chosen to use, and your earlier welcome to me; mostly though, it's the high level
of understanding I suspect you own in how this game can be played on the internet -- that makes me very fond of you already.

However, I'm not sure I would state that I find people amusing per se as it suggests a crude level of trickery which points to the old, dual
puppet-sock mentality and behaviour. People are not building blocks for me, nor things to be discarded after use. Everyone matters and everyone brings
something to the contest. All deserve respect which would make me never think they're amusing, unless I express it as such in my reply to them. No
one is nothing in my eyes and understanding, when it comes to life and playing this game you have still failed to properly attach the title of. What
game are we playing, is the question, Shrodinger's Dog?

With the correct answer, I'm willing to concede that when we walk into the arena of battle - you stand before me as a worthy combatant, and one
clearly worth my time and effort to engage with in the playing of the greatest game to have ever been devised.

I am ignoring this, and therefroe not formulating a response you would find appropriate - on the grounds of vagueness.

Technically, you aren’t ignoring it as you’ve decided to reply. If you were to truly ignore it you would not address it period. However, what you
are doing is failing to address the question and implying I would not find your response appropriate and contribute it to vagueness. What would lead
you to conclude that your response would be something I deem inadequate? Moreover, when one speaks of vagueness is it truly vagueness at play or ones
inability to process the information being presented? Would that mean you’re second guessing? This reminds me, we need to explore that a little
more.

In the post I previously responded to you opened with, “Initially, I thought I might have to do things differently here.” You then go on to state
what you usually do, give insight as to what has been suggested and openly wonder if your approach is the correct way to achieve your goals. So my
question to you is do you always second guess yourself or do you only do so when you lack the information required to make an assessment that will
help you achieve your goals? But what exactly is your goal? I’d say it’s one word--interpretation. However, I could be 100% incorrect, but the
world will still spin and perspectives will remain the same or change...depending on where you initially sit.

...hence my reference to a "response you would find appropriate". Which means that I spun the table - so to speak - for a clever retort spin or
what I have taken the liberty of naming, "Spinshot". A shot you evidently didn't see coming with your convoluted reply.

Originally posted by happygolucky
See, the thing is, if you were a bona-fide toll-king, you'd slip in here real quietly and promote your opinions and ideals, all the while letting
other members bicker amongst themselves trying to figure out who just f'd who...

You ain't $hit man...

Coming in here blowin' you horn doesn't do a damn thing other than alienate youself from 'the rest'...

Why are you not influencing

others by turning them against each other..? Isn't that what a Troll does..? Or do you have another
definition you care to share with us..?

There are many different ways to play, happygolucky. Since you are so disrespectful of me as to get my name wrong in your spelling of it - I am not
fond of the idea to give you a proper reply in the methods one may employ to play this game.

Your crude manner, and the evidence that you have also failed to welcome me supports my view that you are not worthy of even another line from me.
Even this, is way more than you de$erve.

...hence my reference to a "response you would find appropriate". Which means that I spun the table - so to speak - for a clever retort spin
or what I have taken the liberty of naming, "Spinshot". A shot you evidently didn't see coming with your convoluted reply.

You can spin the table all you like. I already told you the world will still spin and perspectives will change based on where you sit. So no, I saw it
coming, no need to show my hand or second guess as there are enough people in this thread presently doing so, but of course you already knew this.

Have a nice one friend, and may the mods not misinterpret your posts/threads and ban you without truly understanding your premise.

"Do not feed the trolls" and its abbreviation DNFTT redirect here. For the Wikimedia essay, see "What is a troll?".

In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts controversial, inflammatory, irrelevant, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an
online discussion forum, chat room or blog, with the primary intent of provoking other users into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting
normal on-topic discussion.

Not one to waste moments of sheer pleasure in posting by actually wasting time, here's more of that reply.

Originally posted by SpartanKingLeonidas
If you go to the disambiguation on Wikipedia, however, it takes on a slightly different meaning.

With the correct answer, I'm willing to concede that when we walk into the arena of battle you stand before me as a worthy combatant, and one clearly
worth my time and effort to engage in play.

Heh, thanks mate ... though to be fair, the only credit (if any) due to me is but limited to me figuring out that 'feeding you straight lines' is
neither the virtuous not the appropriate approach. At least not for me. But I have to tell you, for what it may be worth, that your last few posts
have merited more than a sourire.

Eventually though, and you and I both know this, this element is destined to play its course ... when that happens I hope we have walked other ATS
roads together and shared more than intellectual flirtation. That is to say, there is more to be seized ... in the meantime, I thank you for making
me laugh.

...hence my reference to a "response you would find appropriate". Which means that I spun the table - so to speak - for a clever retort spin
or what I have taken the liberty of naming, "Spinshot". A shot you evidently didn't see coming with your convoluted reply.

You can spin the table all you like. I already told you the world will still spin and perspectives will change based on where you sit. So no, I saw it
coming, no need to show my hand or second guess as there are enough people in this thread presently doing so, but of course you already knew this.

Have a nice one friend, and may the mods not misinterpret your posts/threads and ban you without truly understanding your premise.

[edit on 1-2-2010 by EMPIRE]

Could it be that you don't know where I sit, still? If I was a Troll-King in your eyes, I would suggest the Troll-King sits on a fine throne of a
certain making.

A "making" you still haven't fully grasped, it would seem, by your use of the old discredit tactic.

The "mods" by which I believe you mean Moderators - are likely to misinterpret what I say as it is something which has occured on many previous
occassions on other websites, to which I referred in my opening lines to you at the beginning of this "introduction" thread. I acknowledge that you
think you are seeking to instil a level of menace toward my direction, and the suggestion that you could make the "mods" make this happen.

Ha-ha!

Empire of one is what you represent in terms of intellect and knowledge, I am "afraid" to disclose to you.

Believe,Daniel, I have posted things here that Imay have at least should have been warned for,possibly banned. However, in my four years here, I have
never been warned.The moderators here are cool. All you have to do is try to stay within the parameters of the rules. I don't think you have to
worry.

With the correct answer, I'm willing to concede that when we walk into the arena of battle you stand before me as a worthy combatant, and one clearly
worth my time and effort to engage in play.

Heh, thanks mate ... though to be fair, the only credit (if any) due to me is but limited to me figuring out that 'feeding you straight lines' is
neither the virtuous not the appropriate approach. At least not for me. But I have to tell you, for what it may be worth, that your last few posts
have merited more than a sourire.

Eventually though, and you and I both know this, this element is destined to play its course ... when that happens I hope we have walked other ATS
roads together and shared more than intellectual flirtation. That is to say, there is more to be seized ... in the meantime, I thank you for making
me laugh.

[edit on 1 Feb 2010 by schrodingers dog]

No worries, mate. There is always the possibilty of things progressing in this manner when one is willing to bring a level of humility to an
opponent.

What credit you wish to assign to yourself is your decision, it makes the credit I gave you no less sincere, nor no less deserving.

That you have chosen to call it an "intellectual flirtation" impresses me not as it has an actual game, I mean name. "Feeding your straight lines"
is a little crude description more appropriate for someone like "Empire" - so I will understand that you were a little hasty in using it as such.
Which makes my understanding of you already reaching for French smiles a little confusing. Never mind, I'll put it in the eccentric basket you like
to hold on your internet excursions.

I'm glad I have made you laugh as you have done this to me, likewise.

The 'boards' will be a place I will look for you when this "introduction" is over, as I know the level of the discussion with you on it will be
smiley, fun, enjoyable and of a high level of articulation and formidable in nature.

You’ve made it quite clear in your posts which is why we’re having this exchange. The further we exchange, the further we venture into the
unknown, but where you sit, is not a matter of being unknown but of being known. Circle talk? Word-jugglery? Who knows?

If I was a Troll-King in your eyes, I would suggest the Troll-King sits on a fine throne of a certain making.

Are “if’s” and hypothetical’s something you normally subject yourself to? Why is my perception remotely worthy to be even considered?

A "making" you still haven't fully grasped, it would seem, by your use of the old discredit tactic.

No, this goes back to perception. Unless you find Pavlov to be utterly repulsive I’m actually giving you credit and complimenting you.

The "mods" by which I believe you mean Moderators - are likely to misinterpret what I say as it is something which has occured on many
previous occassions on other websites, to which I referred in my opening lines to you at the beginning of this "introduction" thread.

And this misinterpretation will probably lead to you being asked to leave, nothing more.

I acknowledge that you think you are seeking to instil a level of menace toward my direction, and the suggestion that you could make the
"mods" make this happen.

You’re acknowledging something that doesn’t exist. I suggested we have a “Gloves Off” forum for a reason, maybe it was so more members like
you would be encouraged to join and so the board could have a section where the mods are free from acting on their misinterpretations.

Ha-ha!

Laughing at me or with me? Laughter, in many cases, is often a sign of weakness and the last line of defense. I wish more people would laugh, maybe
the world would be a better place, no?

Empire of one is what you represent in terms of intellect and knowledge, I am "afraid" to disclose to you.

So far, the manner in which I have acted is pretty much the level of controversy others have attached to me in previous adventures. If I am allowed to
be me in the way I'm being, there is absolutely no err, reason that things should umm, change. I think that makes sense?

I like you because you challenge people. Not necessarily in a bad way, but maybe an uncomfortable way. And people don't normally like being shifted
out of their comfort zone but it's how we grow and learn.

So have you had your fill and fun of this into thread yet? If so then why don't you use your " high intellect" and start a real thread so as to
impart some knowledge on us dumberds

Edit to remove stupidity

[edit on 1-2-2010 by alyosha1981]

That I may consider myself of a high intellect and refinement is not meant to suggest to you, that you, nor any other member on this site is a - as
you refer -"dumberd".

I will begin a thread or join one when I finally exit the one I have begun by authoring. So, no, not yet. But I wouldn't ever suggest I have the
power to end this thread I authored as it would be disrespectful of other members wanting to stop by to make their welcome. A welcome you have failed
to make, in literal terms.

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